Emerald Ridge Elementary School opens its doors to the public in the fall of 2014.From its inception, Emerald Ridge Elementary School sought to be at the forefront of 21st century education design and to embody the vision of the Prairie Valley School Division, to promote “Leadership in Learning and Life”. The project, though formally dictated by the Ministry of Education, was left up to the design team to create spaces for multiple learning styles, collaboration, multidisciplinary learning, and flexibility. The flexible design allows teachers to tailor space to needs and accommodates different approaches to education delivery. From a two-sided stage with three viewing configurations to operable garage doors opening onto Learning Streets in every classroom, the architecture seeks to be changed and explored daily.

Emerald Ridge Elementary School, along with École White City School and Greenall High School, is one of three Prairie Valley School Division schools serving the White City/Emerald Park communities. Upon opening day,approximately 340students,fromKindergartentoGrade8, will attendEmerald Ridge Elementary School. The staffiscomprisedoffull-timeandpart-time positionswitha totalof32 staff members.

School Goals

OurgoalatEmerald Ridge ElementarySchoolistofurthertheintellectual,social,aestheticandphysical development of each child.We strive to achieve this by providing an all-encompassing educationalexperience,encouragingeachchildtodiscoverhis/herindividualpotential.Asa staff,we willprovidea safe learningenvironmentthatfostersco-operation,positive self-esteem andanawarenessofandarespectfortherightsofothers.

As a school community we value:

Excellence in all we do.

Mentoring and taking Pride in who we are and what we can achieve through our actions, words and ideas.